Inaugural Jar from Dirt Gravel Ride Postponed
The Jar from Dirt Gravel Ride, originally scheduled for this weekend has sadly been postponed to Saturday & Sunday, 2 & 3 December 2023. Entries for the new date will open on Monday, 4 September 2023. After careful consultation with all stakeholders, we would like to give our riders enough notice that the decision has […]
PPA urges government to allow cycling under strict lock down conditions
The Pedal Power Association, South Africa’s leading cycling organisation supports Government’s call to South Africans to adhere to strict regulations as we head for a level 4 lockdown phase, effective 01 May 2020. “President Ramaphosa pointed out that exercise under strict public health conditions will be allowed and it is for that reason, we have […]
Memorial ride for murdered Ian McPherson
The Pedal Power Association is organising a memorial ride on Sunday 6 May to commemorate 68 year old Ian McPherson who was killed during a bicycle robbery near Fish Hoek on Tuesday 13 March 2018. The memorial ride will include the symbolic placing of a ghost bike close to the spot where McPherson lost his […]
PPA hands over bikes to DARG
When the 2017 Cape Town Cycle Tour was cancelled less than an hour into the event, the Pedal Power Association organised a new 100 km road event to take place the following weekend, giving a few hundred cyclists the opportunity to get rid of some of the energy and fitness accumulated for the Cycle Tour. […]
PPA demands safer roads
The Pedal Power Association, together with more than 300 cyclists from all walks of life, took to the streets of Cape Town on Saturday 6 May 2017 to ride in memory of cyclists who have been killed or injured on Western Cape roads and to hand over a letter of concern to local authorities. PPA […]
PPA demands swift and decisive action after horrific cycling crash in Gauteng
The Pedal Power Association is demanding swift and decisive action after watching a video of Gauteng cyclist, Darren Fitz-Gerald, who was struck down by a taxi driver on Wednesday morning. “Seeing it for the first time and not knowing what happens at the end, we were expecting the worst,” explained PPA CEO Robert Vogel. “We […]
PPA: Please obey the rules of the road
Cyclists in South Africa are a friendly bunch, and – most of the time – feel a special affinity with other cyclists. Even if they have completely different jobs, lifestyles and backgrounds, they have something in common- cycling. However, there are some occasions when cyclists can’t help but feel a little bit frustrated with other […]
2016 Twilight Family MTB at Backsberg
Bring your family and friends and join us on Friday 2 December at the Backsberg Wine Estate near Paarl for a late-afternoon social off-road ride to celebrate the end of the week and the start of the ‘silly season’. We have great new routes for 2016. The new 4 km route will be open to […]
PPA launches exciting Academy for promising riders
The Pedal Power Association is excited to launch the PPA Academy, an opportunity for promising young riders to gain international racing experience. Photo credit: Gerda Benson. Our local PPA 2016-2017 League will serve as the platform for riders to achieve results and become eligible for the PPA Academy. Six young riders will be offered limited […]
Join us by cycling to work in the week 24-28 October
Worried about the new higher fuel price, or getting fed up with sitting in rush hour traffic amongst all the fuel fumes? October is Transport Month, and the Pedal Power Association challenges you to see if you can use alternative transport to motor cars. Mobilise your friends and family members and cycle to work as […]
PPA and BEN launch safe cycling school programme
With the obesity statistics amongst kids on the increase, it is important to get children back on bikes safely to improve their health and fitness levels. The Pedal Power Association in conjunction with the Bicycle Empowerment Network (BEN) is launching a safe cycling school programme on Thursday 29 September at Bergsig Primary School, Bonteheuwel on […]
Entries for the Tiletoria Elgin Valley MTB close next week
Hurry! Entries for the Tiletoria Elgin Valley MTB close next week… Don’t miss out on this iconic MTB event on 28 August near Grabouw. The untimed 15 km route is aimed at newcomers and novices. Youngsters are most welcome on this route too (please remember that kids u/12 must, for safety reasons, be accompanied by […]